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Mercedes-Benz SLK320

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

113

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

59

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

3

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz SLK320

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Operating state

33

Braking behavior

23

Condition issue

22

Fluid issue

20

Driver assistance issue

19

Lighting behavior

17

Performance issue

17

Reporting mechanism

15

Engine behavior

12

Thermal issue

12

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

9

Noise

7

Ride/handling behavior

6

Electrical issue

3

Recent change

3

Vibration/harshness

3

Access/entry issue

2

HVAC behavior

1

Starting behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2002 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Dec 5, 2025


Previous recall 05V505 has been completed but the issue has returned the issue has been intermittent for a fee months but the tail light has been non op for a few months, i have tried different sockets and bulbs to no avail. The issue has not caused any incidents but i have no brake light on the drivers side due to melting on the lamp itself aswell as the pins on the connector are warped

2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Oct 21, 2025


rear lights malfunction and UNKNOWN

2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Dec 17, 2024


Driving low speed, about 30 MPH, right front wheel begins braking in anti-lock mode. Car pulls right. BAS/ESP light comes on. Was just driving, never touched the brake pedal.

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Oct 30, 2023


The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated that while making a left or a right turn, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring socket and an unknown part had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic of an unknown recall. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was…

2002 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Jun 1, 2023


The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message that the rear light had malfunctioned was displayed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that while depressing the brake pedal, the driver’s side brake light failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the rear lamp module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified…

2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed May 24, 2023


while driving on the highway/freeway system in the Portland Oregon area on several occasions one of which i initiated myself activated the cruise control immediately after initiating the vehicle began to increase its speed to the continuing to speeds well beyond the 100 mile per hour mark I was not able to deactivate the cruise control in the usual ways pressing the brake pedal did not work cruise control knob has a cancel that was not responsive either on two other times this happened…

2002 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Mar 27, 2023


The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as it went into Limp mode. Several warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he had replaced the spark plugs and the accelerator pedal; however, the failure persisted, and the engine was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the PCM, the speed sensor, and the ignition coil were malfunctioning. The vehicle was…

2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed May 21, 2022


* Brake system has failed by brakes applying randomly; research indicates due to faulty YAW sensor and Lateral Movement sensor per mechanic who retrieved the codes. Per Mercedes Benz, these sensors are no longer available and they're no longer making them. There are no aftermarket parts available. * Brakes have applied randomly at various speeds and causes a loss of control of the vehicle. This has been happening over the last few months and poses a very deadly situation. * Independent MB…

2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Oct 9, 2020


SLK320 CAR AUTO APPLIES BREAKS TILL CARS STOPS ! VERY DANGEROUS

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320

Filed Sep 9, 2020


THE INSIDE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A BLACK LIQUID INHIBITING THE VIEW - AUTO DIMMING FLUID LEAKED OR SEPARATED??

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.